Liriano to Start Season in the Minors
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Twins LHP Liriano to start season in minors
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Francisco Liriano finished spring training strong, striking out seven Pirates. The Twins sent him to the minors anyway.
Liriano held Pittsburgh to one run in five innings Friday before learning he will start the season in the minor leagues, and the Pirates beat the Twins 3-1.
Manager Ron Gardenhire said he wanted the left-handed Liriano to get at least two starts -- one with Class A Fort Myers and one with Triple-A Rochester -- to improve his conditioning and his fastball. At that point, the team will consider calling him up.
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It seems like a smart move, to me - there's no reason to rush back their current and future ace.
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Liriano to Start Season in the Minors
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